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The Department of Homeland Security urged Gov. Abigail Spanberger to reverse sanctuary policies as illegal aliens are charged in multiple Fairfax County murders so far in 2026.
ICE says it arrested five illegal immigrants in New England who are wanted for murder and violent crimes in their home countries, including in Brazil.
Social media star and former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne claims she auditioned for HBO's "White Lotus" Season 4 but says she did not land the role.
Iran-backed Houthi forces threaten to target Red Sea shipping, raising the prospect of a second global chokepoint amid the conflict with Iran.
Cyndi Lauper urges women to oppose the SAVE Act, claiming it targets voting rights. Republicans say the bill safeguards election integrity fairly.
Congressional Democrats push for the Trump 25th amendment after his Iran threat on Truth Social, but one senator calls the effort unrealistic.
Son of Valerie Mack files wrongful death suit against accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann and family members over alleged torture and murder.
Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, announced her engagement to Derek Green, the son of former quarterback Trent Green, on Instagram.
Former astronaut Clayton Anderson credited President Donald Trump's entire administration for the Artemis II mission, saying politicizing the lunar accomplishment misses the point.
Trump's escalating threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz sparked bipartisan backlash, with some Democrats calling for impeachment or removal.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushes back against cancel culture, saying appearing with podcaster Hasan Piker doesn't mean endorsing his views.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's soldier-first approach drives Operation Epic Fury in Iran, prioritizing maximum lethality over diplomatic caution.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a Florida bill allowing the state to declare terrorist organizations and impose penalties on universities that support them, saying the law protects Floridians.
The American journalist who last week was kidnapped in Iraq has been released, according to Al-Monitor, the Middle East publication where she works as a freelance contributor.
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Travelers to New Jersey for FIFA World Cup events at MetLife Stadium could face higher tax surcharges if Democratic lawmakers in the Garden State have their way.
Projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will reportedly not attend the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, choosing instead to be with his family in Miami.
President Donald Trump polarized social media with a Truth Social post that an entire "civilization will die tonight" while threatening a devastating U.S. attack against Iran.
Iran's UN ambassador is calling one of President Donald Trump's posts on Truth Social on Tuesday “deeply irresponsible" and “profoundly alarming."
"The Hills" star Spencer Pratt lashed out at the LA Times and rival candidate Nithya Raman, accusing a journalist of stalking his family amid his mayoral run.
Washington, D.C., authorities took juveniles into custody after teen takeovers allegedly led to street brawls and assaults on police officers Saturday.
President Donald Trump escalates rhetoric against Iran, warning of massive infrastructure strikes as a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches.
Lisa Kudrow says sitcoms are "too afraid" to make jokes that might make people uncomfortable and calls for a return to bold, surprising comedy.
Australia's most decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith arrested and charged with allegedly murdering five unarmed Afghans in Afghanistan.
Thailand's strict vaping ban catches tourists off guard with $1,200 fines and prison threats. Mexico enforces similar rules on cruise ship arrivals.